(From the Choral Journal article “Origin and Development of a Sacred Musical Heritage: The Psalter of Herod’s Temple,” by Mary P. Houze) That vocal music with its inherent ability to communicate a message was held in greater esteem than instrumental music is attested to by the fact that only Levites, their kinsmen, and […]
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CJ Replay: Choral Music in England
(ACDA’s National Youth Honor Choir is currently performing in London under the direction of Simon Carrington. It seems a good time to replay this article from the May, 1973, Choral Journal, “Choral Singing in England,” by Harold Decker.) England, the “mod” country, the originator of the midi and the long hair, fllimous for […]
Stick Time: South African Medley
The World Choir Games are in full swing in Cincinnati. Here’s a selecion from ACDA’s 2009 National Conference to set the mood!
Create the World of Voices!
New platform on the web: ChoirTV.com A revival of choral music is spreading out, more and more people join a choir whether they’re young or old. Singing is fun, health enhancing and builds community. INTERKULTUR, organizer of many international choir competitions and festivals created a new internet platform on the web: ChoirTV.com is fresh, […]
Music Can Feed the Homeless
(from the interest session “Recovery, Healing, and Wholeness: How Music Can Feed the Homeless,” presented by Amanda Weber during the 2012 ACDA Eastern Divisison Conference.) At our Regional ACDA Convention in February, I presented on the ways in which music can feed the homeless. I was sought out because of my work in […]
MFYC Welcomes Ana Alvarez as Artistic Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (Mississauga, Ontario) June 3, 2012 The Mississauga Festival Youth Choir proudly celebrated it’s 15 year anniversary at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga by warmly welcoming in our new Artistic Director, Ms. Ana Alvarez. This past Sunday afternoon, Deborah Bradley officially introduced Ana to our choral community as its new Artistic Director. […]